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History House was opened on Anzac Day in 1976, by Sir Paul Hasluck. The building, designed by P. Pritchard, was first planned by the Armadale-Kelmscott Historical Society who launched a Public Appeal in 1975 for funds to erect a Museum of local history.

An extension made possible by bicentennial funding was opened on Anzac Day in 1988 by C.R. S.V. Pries, Mayor of the City of Armadale.

Minnawarra Precinct also contains the first Armadale Primary School 1900 and the Congregational Church 1903. History House displays restored original material relevant to the history of Armadale-Kelmscott and early Western Australia.

Valuable historical material has been donated and those associated with History House are grateful to people who have entrusted treasured possessions to their care. Articles so gifted will be acknowledged and appropriately displayed.

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Features: Aboriginal history of the area. Geological model of the City of Armadale region with associated displays. Changing displays on local history topics. Early agricultural machinery and memorabilia. The large White Gums near History House were originally planted by Martin Edward Jull C. 1900, around his residence 'Brookside' later renamed Minnawarra. The I.T. Birtwistle Memorial Library contains original documents and are books collected by local Historian Ivor T. Birtwistle, Foundation President of the Historical Society and the Committee. This material was donated by the Birtwistle family. This foundation collection has since been enlarged and includes early maps, titles and a comprehensive collection of old photographs.
Site Description: Museum